If this is your first visit be sure to check out the frequently asked questions by clicking here FAQ. You must be registered, logged in and approved before you can post. Posting approval may take a few business days. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. You may have to register.

Comment

Can someone explain what I should expect from the day to day duties of an Amtrak officer at DC? How are transfer/promotional opportunities with Amtrak? Do they have a payscale with a lot of good increases, or am I looking to make >50k a year for a while in the DC metro area? Any perks to the job not advertised?

Comment

Can someone explain what I should expect from the day to day duties of an Amtrak officer at DC? How are transfer/promotional opportunities with Amtrak? Do they have a payscale with a lot of good increases, or am I looking to make >50k a year for a while in the DC metro area? Any perks to the job not advertised?

Walk around train station. Sit in booth. Do some security measures such as working the sniffer etc. As far as transferring, once you leave a division, you start at the bottom seniority wise. Promotions are pretty decent. 3 years to sgt. I know a new contract was ratified so Iam not sure what the salary is. You can inquire with Amtrak human resources.

Comment

I know a new contract was ratified so Iam not sure what the salary is. You can inquire with Amtrak human resources.

I'd be interested to see what the new contract entails. Can't seem to find anything about it online.

I went ahead and applied yesterday. Does anyone know if they give credit for prior law enforcement service if you are currently a Police Officer and start you at a higher salary, or do they start everyone at base?

Comment

Ouch think I might have messed up on the application. I did not initially see the other tabs on the questionnaire part of the application with the pesty java system they use. Submitted my application without filing out the veteran questionnaire or the criminal questions. Can't edit or re-apply. Hope they don't just dump the app.